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Take evasive action

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Urgency Implied

Suggests immediate action. When someone takes evasive action, they act without delay.

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The presence of smoke caused the crew to take evasive action.
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Danger Averted

Action is to avoid a potential hazard. It is a response to an imminent threat.

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To avoid the collision, the cyclist had to take evasive action.
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Quick Reflexes

Often involves instinctive reactions. It's not preplanned but a spontaneous response.

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The hikers took evasive action when they stumbled upon a bear.
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